These two powerhouse teams once against meet at the Bernabeu for the first leg of the round go 16 Champions League play off which ends in glory for Madrid with a 3-0 defeat against City.
Real Madrid already set a winning tone from kick off with a strike from Valverde in only the 20th minute with a rare assist from none of other than Courtois off the right foot. The Belgian goalkeeper now has the most assists as goalkeeper. Valverde is playing like he is on fire with another goal just 7 minute later after a great play which started with Brahim who passes to Vini and ends with the Uruguayan. Quickly followed by another genius goal from Valverde; a beautiful first time left touch, which is slotted into the bottom right corner just past Donnarumma. This is the first ever hat trick for Valverde and in the first of a Champions League as well.
Madrid set the tone from the start, exuding dominance and confidence and has been one of the best first half to experience this whole season.
Despite Vini missing a penalty in the second half, it is still Manchester City’s biggest defeat of the season. With the 3 18-year old on the pitch, Madrid was relentless pressing against City. A poor night for City which ends in a big defeat already in the first leg of this tie with Haaland only touching the ball 10 times during 82 minutes of play.
The man of the match was clearly Valverde, the striker who was bought fro only 5 million from Uruguay has proven himself time and time again.
The hunger for the quarter finals is clearly felt by Real Madrid who seem to be the winning team in this round against City.
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